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last updated:
9 September, 2024
Northeast Bali’s sacred volcano, Mount Agung, casting a sunset glow over Jungut Batu, directly opposite. Photo: Deborah Cassrels
Asia travel

Nusa Lembongan, the Bali alternative where Bob Marley vibes meet manta rays

The small island, with its stunning beaches and world-class surfing, is gaining in popularity but retains its laid-back charm.

Tourism

Why more Americans are holidaying on farms, saving farmers in the process

Asia travel

Best things to do and see in Qingdao, handsome Chinese port city

Tourism

Bermuda beyond the cruise hot spots and beaches

Bermuda may be a quick stop for Caribbean cruises, but those who stay for longer discover a laid-back archipelago focused on wreck-diving and cricket.

Bermuda’s Monkey island where the American CIA experimented on monkeys. Photo: Lily Canter
Asia travel

Insiders’ guide to taming the Lion City, Singapore

City-state locals reveal where they take visiting friends – within the Civic District and behind the colourful shophouses of Tanjong Pagar.

Tourism

Want the best Nile River cruise? 14 tips for a fantastic trip

Should you start in Cairo, Luxor or Aswan? Which temples to visit? What are typical prices? Here’s how to have the best Egypt river trip.

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United States

Will LA wildfires leave lasting dent on tourism? Some are ‘very nervous’

Los Angeles hosted the Grammys on February 2 but the fires that displaced thousands have tainted the city’s Hollywood image. Tourism is down.

Fire-ravaged homes in Malibu, California. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

How to do Niseko, according to Hong Kong actress-turned-snowboarder Hilary Tsui

Stay at Setsu Niseko or Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, eat at Birch Tree Cafe or Udon Gokoro, and get your gear at Rhythm or The North Face, Gravity Niseko.

Tourism

6 destinations best observed from a hot-air balloon

The basket of a hot-air balloon gives a fantastic perspective on the likes of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, Yangshuo’s limestone pinnacles and the Serengeti’s wildlife.

Tourism

Recap | The best beach holidays from Maldives luxury to Thailand eco-friendly havens

Sun, sea and sand are usually the main 3 requirements for a getaway and here we highlight some of the top beach destinations on the planet.

Seasoned surfers flock to the famous Cloud 9 surf spot on Siargao Island in the Philippines, one of our eight top Asian surfing destinations to ride the waves. Photo: Getty Images
Travel Safety

Editorial | Don’t risk your life for the sake of a selfie

Despite dangers, far too many people have been injured or even killed in pursuit of the perfect photo to post on social media.

A Hong Kong tourist died after being hit by a train in Otaru city of Hokkaido. Photo: Handout
New Zealand

Tourists can now ‘work from home’ from New Zealand under new visa rules

From Monday, New Zealand’s visitor visa allows people to work remotely while travelling in the country.

Asia travel

Insiders’ guide to Malaysia’s rustic island paradise, Langkawi

The largely undeveloped tropical getaway is a rare find – here’s how to get the best out of a trip and soak up its relaxed vibe.

Luxury travel

‘Escapism and magic’: why more tourists are booking luxury train journeys

People’s love of slow travel, new experiences and vintage is behind the increasing popularity of ultra-luxury train travel.

A guard blows the whistle as a Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train from Paris to Venice departs. Photo: Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Crime in Hong Kong

Thailand assures Hongkongers over safety amid forced labour scams

Thai consulate in Hong Kong says country is working with neighbouring countries to clamp down on scam farms.

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A view of Myanmar’s Myawaddy, along the border with Thailand. The area is home to some of the notorious scam centres. Photo: AFP
Wellness

Airport sensory rooms offer a quiet space ideal for neurodiverse travellers

Sensory rooms at airports are areas of calm to counter the stress and overstimulation of travel, particularly for those with special needs.

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Asia travel

From Hoi An to Hanoi: a ride along Vietnam’s twisty Ho Chi Minh Highway

Mountain scenes, quaint villages, chaotic traffic, cheap motels and repetitive noodle soup, punctuated by the occasional flat tyre.

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Asia travel

‘French quality, Cambodian kindness’ at hospitality school in Siem Reap

Paul Dubrule, co-founder of the Accor hotels group, opened his hospitality school in 2002. It has since trained more than 4,400 Cambodians.

Hospitality students at the entrance to the École d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Paul Dubrule, opened in Siem Reap, Cambodia, 23 years ago by the Accor hotels group co-founder. Photo: Erika Na
Travel Destinations

Hong Kong budget travel queen visits 143 countries, 50 to go this year

47-year-old Kez Williams aims to visit every UN-recognised country. She tells the Post how and why she travels so much and offers some tips.

Crime in Hong Kong

Thailand set to roll out measures on visitor safety, Hong Kong official says

Security official Michael Cheuk expresses hope 12 Hong Kong residents stuck in Southeast Asia can be brought home before Lunar New Year.

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Asia travel

6 wellness retreats to try in Southeast Asia in 2025

Asia has a deep well of riches when it comes to wellness resorts, from the Namia River Retreat, in Vietnam, to Shinta Mani Wild, in Cambodia.

These six destinations offer unique experiences blending cultural exploration with healing therapies, delicious cuisine and stunning natural settings. Photo: Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Singapore

A decade ago, the US had the most powerful passport. Now it’s Singapore

This year, American passport holders can enter 186 countries and territories without a visa. For Singapore it’s 195.

Photo: Shutterstock
Tourism

7 big travel trends in 2025, from package trips to ‘set-jetting’

Also trending this year: ‘not hot’ destinations, more solo female travel, natural phenomena tourism and holidays with purpose, experts say.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Cathay apologises after second suspected food poisoning

For two consecutive days, passengers arriving on flight CX640 from Kathmandu have shown symptoms of food poisoning.

United States

JetBlue passenger opens emergency exit after reportedly arguing with girlfriend

The incident caused a three-hour delay for his own flight to Puerto Rico, and also postponed dozens of other flights at Boston Logan International Airport.

A JetBlue passenger caused chaos at Boston Logan Airport by opening an emergency exit door. Photo: AFP
Cathay Pacific

2 Cathay passengers charged over scuffle on flight from Japan to Hong Kong

Woman from Hong Kong and another from mainland China arrested after altercation that allegedly involved throwing items at each other.

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A Cathay spokesman said the two passengers engaged in disruptive behaviour after the aircraft landed in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China travel

Shanghai draws S Koreans in droves as China’s visa-free entry entices travellers

Even some less-visited places around Shanghai are gaining popularity, but the language barrier, pollution and internet censorship may still deter some visits.

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Asia travel

8 Asian surfing spots to ride the waves, from Phuket to Sri Lanka

Surfing is banned in Hong Kong, but the rest of Asia offers great alternatives for everyone – from Phuket’s beginner waves to Indonesia’s challenging barrels.

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